What is the weather like in Pyeongchang vs Seoul in August?

In August, Pyeongchang averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 210 mm of rain; Seoul averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.

Pyeongchang vs Seoul in August

Seoul is the better pick in August — 54 vs 13 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Pyeongchang is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Pyeongchang vs Seoul — August climate, side by side

	🇰🇷 Pyeongchang	🇰🇷 Seoul
Comfort score	13/100 (F)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	33°C	36°C
Avg high / low	29° / 21°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	210 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	16	15
Humidity	84%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	65	93

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Pyeongchang 🇰🇷 South Koreahot, soaked, muggy air · best January13
Seoul 🇰🇷 South Koreasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best May54

Pyeongchang vs Seoul in August — FAQ

Is August better in Pyeongchang or Seoul?: Seoul is the better pick in August — 54 vs 13 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Pyeongchang is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Pyeongchang vs Seoul in August?: In August, Pyeongchang averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 210 mm of rain; Seoul averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.